The Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmaking (OSIF) is presenting its inaugural IndieFest: A short film and documentary film festival featuring locally produced films.
The OSIF has taken what it calls the best short films and short documentaries created locally, showcasing the top filmmaking and acting talent the Okanagan has to offer and will present them Thursday at the Paramount Theatre in 91大黄鸭.
91大黄鸭 Coun. Ryan Donn said the event is a perfect way to put the spotlight on locally made films.
鈥淔ilm is an important part of our vibrant arts community in the Okanagan and this red-carpet event is a great way to showcase the talents of our local filmmakers,鈥� he said.
鈥淭his is a great opportunity to support local independent filmmaking,鈥� said Okanagan Film Comm issioner, Jon Summerland.
OSIF board president, Kelly Veltri and board member Marc Nadeau planned the event as a way to showcase local talent and have an all-ages event as an alternative to HorrorFest, which had its seventh annual screening this past October.
There will be 11 short films and documentaries screened at the event.The list includes:
鈥ut of the Darkness by Troy Payne
鈥elirium by Curtis Sandmaier
鈥he Royal Affair by Jeff Myers
鈥ove鈥檚 Blade by Adam Ritz
鈥eus by Katie Rabb
鈥� Phone by Zan Klein
鈥he Journey Home by Lily Zarif
鈥f Man & Machine by Jiri Bakala
鈥ad Mango by Chelsea McEvoy
鈥ubed by Koltyn Gaboury
鈥ow Pressure Horizon by Gary Potzkai
On Thursday, the Paramount鈥檚 doors will open at 6 p.m. and films begin at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets will be available at the door or in advance at Leo鈥檚 Video or the Film Factory.
For more information about OSIF, please visit www.osif.org.
